Charles Krug

Estate Grown Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

8.9344 ratings
8.917 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Manny Abascal

Going old school Cali for the fourth. This bottle was low shoulder and accordingly I had low expectations. It was brilliant. Some red fruit, bell pepper, white pepper, leather. Made by Cesare Mondavi. 1965.

Going old school Cali for the fourth. This bottle was low shoulder and accordingly I had low expectations. It was brilliant. Some red fruit, bell pepper, white pepper, leather. Made by Cesare Mondavi. 1965.

1 person found it helpfulJul 5th, 2020
Lee Pitofsky

Pre-Mondavi here, amazingly youthful with still years to go, spice box, red currant, black raspberry, cedar and hints of dried herbs with a firm and robust finish.

Pre-Mondavi here, amazingly youthful with still years to go, spice box, red currant, black raspberry, cedar and hints of dried herbs with a firm and robust finish.

1 person found it helpfulMar 21st, 2019
James Sheppard

Very smooth. Balanced wine, mildly dry. Nice notes of berries.

Very smooth. Balanced wine, mildly dry. Nice notes of berries.

1 person found it helpfulApr 23rd, 2016
Rafael Landestoy

Magnum. 150 year Anniversary bottling Charles Krug. Drank really beautifully. Classically Napa.

Magnum. 150 year Anniversary bottling Charles Krug. Drank really beautifully. Classically Napa.

Jun 4th, 2017
Sipping Fine Wine

Established in 1861 as the first winery in the Napa Valley by Prussian-born Charles Krug. Today the winery remains under the stewardship of the Peter Mondavi Sr Family, who purchased the historic winery in 1943. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, dark red with ripe dark berry scents and vanilla spice. On the palate sweet blackberry and cherry flavors with current and cacao notes. Fine tannins on medium+ finish ending with nutty tones.

Established in 1861 as the first winery in the Napa Valley by Prussian-born Charles Krug. Today the winery remains under the stewardship of the Peter Mondavi Sr Family, who purchased the historic winery in 1943. A blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 8% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc, dark red with ripe dark berry scents and vanilla spice. On the palate sweet blackberry and cherry flavors with current and cacao notes. Fine tannins on medium+ finish ending with nutty tones.

Apr 16th, 2017
Bob Bryden

Founder The Lake Sommelier, LLC, Author Wine Talk

8.9

Nicely blended with cherry, violets and slightly tacky tannins.

Nicely blended with cherry, violets and slightly tacky tannins.

Oct 26th, 2016
Kyle Altomare

Assistant Winemaker at Artesa Vineyards & Winery

8.9

Happy Easter!

Happy Easter!

Mar 27th, 2016
Jim Reed

Fine Wine Room Manager Harbor View Wines and Liquors

8.9

Nice and ripe with lots of ripe current. Reserved oak and well balanced

Nice and ripe with lots of ripe current. Reserved oak and well balanced

Jun 9th, 2015
Matthew Marcino

The annual brown bag wine tasting.
Step 1: write down pricing and wine notes for all the wines.
Step 2: print several papers for selection of wine
Step 3: brown bag all the wine
Step 4: wine tasting

The annual brown bag wine tasting.
Step 1: write down pricing and wine notes for all the wines.
Step 2: print several papers for selection of wine
Step 3: brown bag all the wine
Step 4: wine tasting

May 29th, 2015
Mason Balistreri

Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits

8.4

Fairly big fruits. Lots of oak structure.

Fairly big fruits. Lots of oak structure.

Mar 13th, 2015